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Member Since: Jan 15, 2009

I have a FM Wireless Receiver (has bass, treble, mic volume) does that count as an interface? It doesn't plug into USB but it plugs into where a mic would normally go. It came with a wireless mic but I was wondering if I would be able to use a different wired or wireless mic with it. On the back it has channels, an output section which includes low z and mic or line in (can switch back and forth)...that's what makes me think that i could use a wireless or wired mic with it. Thanks! And if I am imagining I could use this for something I can't can you explain what I can do with it...

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Prince CZAR-ming
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Since: Apr 08, 2004


Jan 25, 2009 08:46 pm

No, this just replaces a wired microphone.

An interface does the job of converting analog AC signal (sine wave) over to bits and bytes (digital stream).

A few things that may help, is the model / make, and the inputs (if any).

If it just outputs XLR / mic / line, then there's no converesion (A/D) going on. You'd still need an interface (sound card of some sort).


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Since: Jan 15, 2009


Jan 25, 2009 08:59 pm

Ok, thank you! Can you recommend a good cheap (below $100) interface?

I am not a crook's head
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Since: Mar 14, 2003


Jan 26, 2009 11:02 am

I'm not familiar with any interface that costs less than $100 new. Maybe the M-Audio Audiophile 24/96 has dropped below the $100 mark but I'm not sure. Most of the entry-level interfaces that I know start at about the $150 mark.

You might want to take a look at the used market. Craigslist and eBay would be starting points, same for local pawn shops or the used-gear section of your local music store.

I am not a crook's head
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Since: Mar 14, 2003


Jan 26, 2009 11:08 am

Wow, I"m surprised at the selection Zzounds has for under $100. The Audiophile does come in right at $100, and there are even a couple of Line6 TonePorts for under that price point.

www.zzounds.com...amp;form=search

:edit:
OK so that link didn't work correctly. I tried to show only audio interfaces and only ones between $50 and $100, but that link shows all sorts of crazy and expensive stuff. sorry.

Czar of Turd Polish
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Since: Jun 20, 2006


Jan 26, 2009 12:46 pm

Wow, the UX2 is selling for $99 now. I might pick one up as a portable for that price.

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